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Happy Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year is January 22 this year and it is the year of the rabbit! Have you ever wondered why red is so prominent in Chinese New Year or why lion and dragon dances are so important? Here are the meanings behind the most common symbols and traditions of Chinese…

Planning for the New Year in New York City? Happy New Year! Time flies especially when you are having fun. As foodies and New Yorkers, we are very excited about what is in store for 2023. So, with everything from Chinese New Year to winter festivals in Central Park, here are seven fun things to…

Planning a holiday or Christmas event? Christmas, Hanukkah and the holidays are right around the corner so you may be planning a fun, memorable get-together with friends, family or co-workers. Here are 7 holiday get-together ideas for large groups in New York City. This includes great ideas for holiday staycations with friends, fun family holiday…

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Christmas and the holidays are right around the corner so you may be looking for fun, unique gift ideas for your friends and family. We are here to help! Here are seven New York City foodie gift ideas for the holidays 2022. Best of all, many of these gift…

Looking for fun things to do in New York City this Holiday season? Wow, time flies and 2023 is right around the corner but there is still plenty to do before the year ends. With the fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the Holidays all fast approaching, the last three months of the year is a great…

Exploring New York City’s Food and Culture with Food Tours! The best way to check out a city whether you are visiting for the first time or a local is through its food and history. We find that food tours are the perfect way to explore just that, food and history. These tours do all…

Spring officially starts on March 20th but we hope the warmer weather comes sooner! Spring is easily our favorite season of the year since there is so much to do and so much to see in New York City. So with everything from flower shows to foodie fairs, here are 7 fun things to do…

Happy New Year! With new restaurants, museums and more soon to make their debut, we are expecting a huge bounce back in New York City in the year 2022. This is great news for locals and visitors alike. So with that in mind, here are seven things to look forward to in New York City…

Christmas is fast approaching and you may be looking for yummy gift ideas for your friends and family. We are here to help with some ideas that will be sure to excite and to delight! Here is our NYC foodie holiday gift guide for 2021. L.A. Burdick’s Handmade Chocolates P.C.: yelp, Preeti P. There are…

We are so happy that a lot of our favorite holiday traditions are back this year! Whether you are local, visiting for the first time or somewhere in between, New York City is the place to be during these festive months. So with that in mind, here are seven fun things to do in New…

Fall is probably our favorite season in New York City and hopefully it is going to bring cooler temperatures. It is also when a lot of the biggest festivals, events and shows are coming back. So here are seven fun things to do in New York City for fall 2021. Just note that many of…

Planning your to do list to take advantage of the summer months? New York City is buzzing with excitement and so are we! Whether you are visiting from out of town or looking to plan a fun staycation, here are four new things to do in New York City and four things that are back….

The summer is in full swing and you may be looking for ways to cool off or to just have fun with friends and family. So with that in mind, here are some fun foodie things to do in New York City this summer. What fun things do you have planned? Get a Lobster Roll…

The summer is finally here and July 4th is right around the corner. We all have our summer and July 4th weekend traditions but unfortunately we might have to make some changes this year. Still though, you can have a lot of fun and stay safe. Here are some fun things to do in New…

Bored at home while maintaining social distancing? Sometimes you need something to distract you from everyday life so here are eight fun things to do while staying at home. There are a lot of great options that are even free! Plan a Board Game Night Planning a board game night can be tons of fun!…

With Hudson Yards, the new Essex Market and Market Line opening, 2019 was an exciting year for foodies! As the year comes to a close, we look into the future. Here are seven things to look forward to in New York City in 2020. Museum of Ice Cream P.C.: Museum of Ice Cream – New…

Christmas is just days away! Looking to get into the festive mood on Christmas week? Whether you are visiting for the first time or a local, here are seven fun things to do in New York City during Christmas Week. Visit the Rockefeller Christmas Tree An absolute must during the holiday season is checking out…

Planning an exciting outing in New York City with friends and family this holiday season? With everything from ice skating in historic NYC landmarks to the world famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, here are seven fun things to do in New York City during Thanksgiving week. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation P.C.: wikipedia, Mkrupnic…

Finally got tickets to a Broadway show and want to plan a fun day around it? With everything from one of a kind parks with breath taking views to top notch art museums, here are seven fun things to do in New York City before a Broadway show. Bryant Park Bryant Park is just a…

Happy fall! As it gets a bit cooler, the fall is actually where you can find some of the biggest events in New York City. With everything from a huge food festival to one of the biggest parades in the world, here are seven fun things to do in New York City, fall 2019. New…